ATI Technologies 2400 - Firemv Tm Rohs, pcie User Manual

FireMV™ 2400

User’s Guide

ATI

P/N 137-50054-11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should

be read before the product is operated.

• Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

• Compatibility - This option card is for use only with IBM AT or

compatible UL Listed personal computers that have Installation
Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories.

• Grounding - For continued protection against risk of electric shock

and fire, this accessory should be installed only in products equipped
with a three-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

• Secure Attachment

tightened as to provide continuous bonding between the option card
and the PC chassis.

• Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet, and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

• Antenna Installation - When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.

- All card securement pins shall be completely

Note: This graphics card is for use only with compatible UL Listed
personal computers that have Installation Instructions detailing user
installation of card cage accessories.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements 2
Before You Begin 2

Record Your Serial and Part Numbers 3
Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers 3

Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Quick Installation 5
Detailed Installation 6

Connecting Your Monitors 8
Turning on the System 8
Display Configurations 9

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Installing Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11
Installing Drivers and Software in Windows® 11

Software Installation Prerequisites 11

Monitor Configuration 13

Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessing the CATALYST™ Software Suite 15
ATI Displays Tab 16
Dynamic Display Reassignment 17

ATI Color Tab 18

Hotkeys 21
ATI Options Tab 23
ATI Rotation Tab 24
ATI Overlay Tab 26

Theater Mode Options 28
ATI 3D Tab 29

Custom Properties Dialog 32
ATI VPU Recover Tab 34

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting 37

Disclaimer 40
Operating Temperature Limitations 40

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Warranty Information 42

Hardware Warranty Service Statement 42
Warranty Service 42
Limitations 42

Additional Accessories 43
Compliance Information 43

FCC Compliance Information 43
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 44
CE Compliance Information 44
Informations de conformité de la CE 44
Electrical Safety 44
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive Compliance 45
VCCI Class B ITE Compliance Information 45
MIC Certification Information 45
BSMI Certification Information 46

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3D 47
AGP 47
Frames Per Second 52
Gamma 52
GPU 52
HydraVision™ 53
HyperZ™ HD 53
Lighting 54
PCI Express™ (PCIe) 55
SmartShader™ HD 57
Vertex Shader 59
VGA Connector 59

CHAPTER 1:

Getting Started

Your ATI FireMV™ 2400 multi-view 2D workstation graphics card is
designed exclusively for the financial and corporate marketplaces. The

FireMV™ line has been engineered to deliver stability and reliability for a
wide range of professional operating environments. For mission-critical,
“always on” systems, FireMV™ graphics cards deliver uninterrupted
performance.

Look to the FireMV™ series to realize these core benefits:

• Reliability

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• Stability

• Flexibility

• User-friendly software

• Direct user support

• Lower power consumption

• Space-efficient, low-profile design

• Product longevity

Features of your FireMV™ 2400 card include:

• Quad display through two VHDCI-to-dual DVI-I cables to support
both DVI and VGA displays.

• Low power consumption.

• Low-profile/half-length card for maximum flexibility.

2 System Requirements

System Requirements

Make sure you meet the following system requirements before installing
your FireMV™ 2400 card.

Hardware • Intel® Pentium® 4/Xeon®; AMD Athlon® 64/K7/XP or

compatible.

• 128 MB of system memory; 256 MB or more for best
performance.

• Motherboard with available X16 lane PCI Express™
slot and correct chipset driver or available PCI slot, as
appropriate.

• CD-ROM drive (required for installation software).

Operating
System

Monitor • High-resolution MultiSync or multi-frequency monitors

• Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 1 (or higher).

• Windows® XP Home or Pro with Service Pack 1 (or
higher).

or other VGA monitors.

• Digital flat-panel (DFP) displays or digital CRT
displays.

Display Modes

Resolutions are limited by the performance of the attached monitor(s).

• Maximum analog resolution = 2048 x 1536

• Maximum digital resolution = 1600 x 1200

Before You Begin

Before you begin installing your new graphics card, please do the
following.

Before You Begin 3

Record Your Serial and Part Numbers

The serial number and 102 part number printed on the graphics card are
required for registration. They are located on a sticker on the back of the
card.

X

Y

Write the numbers, shown in bold above, down before installing your new
ATI product.

Serial number (S/N)

102 part number (P/N)

Uninstall Previous Graphics Card Drivers

To ensure the successful installation of your new FireMV™ 2400 card, you
must uninstall the drivers for the existing graphics card before removing it
from your computer.

To uninstall previous drivers

With your current graphics card still in your computer:

1 Close all applications that are currently running.

2 Navigate to the Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs.

3 Select your current graphics card drivers and select Add/Remove.

The wizard will help you remove your current display drivers.

Note: If the previously installed graphics card has any additional
software installed, it should also be removed at this point.

4 Turn off your system and remove the old graphics card.

4 Before You Begin

Quick Installation 5

CHAPTER 2:

Installing Hardware

This chapter will guide you through the physical installation of your new
graphics card.

Quick Installation

Experienced users and system administrators can follow these brief
instructions for installing the FireMV™ 2400 card in the shortest possible
time.

Detailed hardware and software installation instructions are given in the
next two sections.

To perform a quick installation

1 Uninstall the drivers and software for your old graphics card if you

have not already done so.

Note: If you are using a motherboard containing an on-board
graphics solution and do not intend to use it as part of a multiple­monitor setup, disable it.

2 Shut down and disconnect your computer system.

3 Remove any previously installed card.

4 Install your new FireMV™ 2400 card.

5 Reassemble and connect your computer system.

6 Install the FireMV™ 2400 drivers and configuration software from

the ATI Installation CD-ROM by doing one of the following:

• Run through the automatic

•

Start > Run > X:\SETUP.EXE (where X is the drive letter of

your CD-ROM drive).

ATIS ETUP utility; or

6 Detailed Installation

Detailed Installation

The following instructions will take you step by step through the
installation of your new FireMV™ 2400.

FireMV™ 2400 Installation Diagram

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Y

Z

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PCIe Interface Connector

PCIe Card

PCIe Interface Connection

Insertion Point for PCIe Card

PCI Interface Connector

PCI Card

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PCI Interface Connection

Insertion Point for PCI Card

1 Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.

2 Unplug the computer’s power cord and disconnect all cables from the

back of your computer.

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WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the

power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a
component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the
motherboard.

3 Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing
the cover.

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WARNING - Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by

touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.

4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from

your computer.

Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may
need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your
computer documentation.

5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-

plate cover.

6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until

the card is fully seated.

7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely and replace the

computer cover.

8 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the

computer’s power cord.

9 Turn on the monitor and then your computer.

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Connecting Your Monitors

Your FireMV™ 2400 card is designed for use with a pair of VHDCI cables,
which each provide support for two monitors using two DVI-I connectors.

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Y

Z

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Note: The VHDCI cable has two connections: a primary and a
secondary. If you are using a single display, make sure you connect it
to the primary connection. A single display will not function properly
if it is connected to the secondary connection.

Primary DVI-I Connector to VHDCI A.

Secondary DVI-I Connector to VHDCI A.

Primary DVI-I Connector to VHDCI B.

Secondary DVI-I Connector to VHDCI B.

Turning on the System

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WARNING - Turn on your monitor before you turn on your

computer. Failure to do so could damage your monitor.

If you have properly installed your graphics card, operating system
messages will appear once the boot procedure is finished.

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Your monitor will be running in a basic video mode. Higher refresh rates
are not available at this stage of the installation. Once you have installed the
FireMV™ 2400 drivers and software, you can use the Display Properties
control panel to adjust the video settings and configure multiple monitors.

Display Configurations

The FireMV™ 2400 graphics card provides quad display functionality
through two VHDCI-to-dual-DVI-I-connector cables.

Any combination of four digital flat panels and CRT displays (using VGA­to-DVI-I adaptors) is supported, provided that when a single monitor is
connected to a cable, the primary connector is used.

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HydraVision™ Multi-monitor Management 11

CHAPTER 3:

Installing Software and Drivers

This chapter will guide you through the installation of the drivers and
software associated with your FireMV™ 2400 graphics card.

HydraVision™ Multi-monitor
Management

The HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software will
install automatically with the Express driver installation of the ATISETUP
utility.

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For more information consult the HydraVision™ user’s guide included on
the ATI Installation CD-ROM.

If you do not want to install HydraVision™, select the Custom driver
installation and clear the HydraVision™ check box.

Installing Drivers and Software in
Windows®

You will need to install the FireMV™ 2400 drivers and software in the
following cases:

• After you have installed the card in your system.

• After you have reinstalled or upgraded your operating system.

This procedure applies to Windows® XP and Windows® 2000.

Software Installation Prerequisites

To install or remove the drivers, you must have administrator rights or be
logged on as a user with administrator rights.

Your operating system must be installed and running before you can install
the FireMV™ 2400 drivers. You must also have Service Pack 1 (or higher)
for Windows® XP.

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Make sure your monitor cable is properly attached before you begin.

Note: The installation dialog will display in English if your operating
system’s language is not supported.

To install ATI drivers and software

1 Start your system. When the Found New Hardware Wizard comes

up, click
you to restart your computer, click

Cancel. When the System Settings Change window asks

No.

2 Run the ATISET UP utility. The ATISETU P utility will start

automatically if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive after the operating system has started. If your CD­ROM auto-run is not enabled or the
automatically:

ATISETUP utility does not start

a) Click the
b) Click
c) Select

Start button in the task bar.

Run.

SETUP.EXE from the root directory of the ATI

Installation CD-ROM.

d) Click

OK.

3 Click Install under Software Install.

4 Click Next.

5 Click Yes to the license agreement. ATI Easy Install will start the

Installation Wizard.

6 Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the

installation.

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The Express installation option is recommended. The HydraVision™
multi-monitor and desktop management software will automatically
be installed, along with the ATI driver, by selecting this option. Not all
software components are installed using the Express installation.
Custom installation allows you to select individual software
components for installation.

7 When the Setup complete message appears, select Yes, I want to

restart my computer now

and click Finish.

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Monitor Configuration

Once the drivers and software have been installed, you can configure your
monitor.

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To configure your primary display

Warning - Choosing a refresh rate unsupported by your monitor may

damage your monitor. Consult your monitor’s documentation if
necessary.

1 Navigate to the Control Panel and choose Display, or right-click on

the desktop and choose Properties.

2 Choose the Settings tab and select the screen resolution and color

depth that best suit your requirements and your monitor’s
performance.

3 Click Advanced and select the Monitor tab.

4 Choose a refresh rate from the drop-down list.

5 Click OK to return to the desktop.

To set up a multi-monitor display

1 From the Start menu click Control Panel, then Display. Click the

Settings tab to access the basic multi-monitor configuration settings.

Note: ATI software provides many additional configuration features
that can be accessed by clicking the

Display Properties > Settings tab.

Advanced button from the

2 Select the Monitor icon identified by the number 2.

3 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

4 Set the Screen Resolution and Color Quality as appropriate for the

second monitor. Click

• Refer to your Windows® online help and documentation for
further information on using the

Apply or OK to apply these new values.

Settings tab.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each additional monitor beyond 2.

Note: When you use multiple monitors with your FireMV™ 2400
card, one monitor will always be Primary. Any additional monitors
will be designated as Secondary.

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Reinstalling Drivers

You can install new drivers or reinstall existing drivers if there was a
Windows® conflict.

Reinstall the drivers at any time using the ATI SET UP utility located on the
ATI Installation CD-ROM. The ATISETUP utility will start automatically
if you insert the ATI Installation CD-ROM into your optical drive after the
operating system has started.

To manually reinstall drivers

If your CD-ROM auto-run is not enabled and the ATISETUP utility does
not start automatically, follow these steps.

1 In the Windows® task bar, click Start.

2 From the Start menu, select Run.

3 Browse to SETUP.EXE on the root directory of the ATI Installation

CD-ROM.

4 Click OK.